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… and other problems. Violence can get worse during pregnancy. People who are abused are more likely to have … as low weight gain, anemia, infections, and bleeding during pregnancy. Abuse during this time may increase the baby's … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… Chance A guide for current and future parents, including pregnancy, birth and parenting a new baby. Image Baby care …
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… was less than 8 weeks In males 12-29 years of age With a higher dose of the Moderna vaccine Acetaminophen (e.g. … more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or …
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… foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a chronic respiratory infection Eat very slowly (longer than …
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… exercise, keep track of your progress by writing down how high the piston or ball moves up the column. This will help … column will move up. Try to move the piston or ball as high up as you can or to the level your doctor recommended. … exercise, keep track of your progress by writing down how high the piston or ball moves up the column. This will help …
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… in the middle ear. The pressure outside the ear gets too high. This blockage causes ear pain and sometimes trouble … to an infection (acute otitis media). Young children have a high risk of ear infections, because their eustachian tubes … in the middle ear. The pressure outside the ear gets too high. This blockage causes ear pain and sometimes trouble …
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… a cause that can be treated. For example, you might have blood tests to check your thyroid or to look for an … future strokes The doctor may prescribe medicines for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. These drugs can't reverse existing …
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… on a pillow or a chair when you can. Exercise to improve blood flow in your legs. Lose weight if needed. (Being … office or clinic. External laser treatment. A laser is a highly focused beam of light. Heat from the laser damages … office or clinic. External laser treatment. A laser is a highly focused beam of light. Heat from the laser damages …
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… normal labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor … you need to use this medication between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should use the lowest effective dose for the … time. You should not use this medication after 30 weeks of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. …
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… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …
